Iranians, Muslims worldwide mark Ashura, mourn martyrdom of Imam Hussein

Millions of Muslims worldwide are observing Ashura, which commemorates the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (Peace be upon Him).

Iranians, other Muslims attend mourning processions in millions to mark Tasu'a

Millions of Muslims across Iran and other countries are taking part in nationwide processions on Tasu'a, which marks the ninth day of the lunar calendar month of Muharram and precedes Ashura, the day when Imam Hussein, the third Shia imam, was martyred.

Tasua and Ashura, the day of loyalty and resistance of Imam Hussain and his faithful companions

Leader calls for ‘severest punishment’ for Qur’an desecration

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called for the “severest punishment” for the perpetrator of the desecration of the Holy Qur’an in Sweden.

Qur'an desecration: Iran will not accept new Swedish ambassador

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that Iran will not accept a new Swedish ambassador following the desecration of the Holy Qur'an in the Scandinavian country, the second such incident in less than a month.

Millions rally across Iran to condemn desecration of Qur’an in Sweden

Millions of Iranians have taken to the streets across the country after Friday prayers to voice their strong condemnation of the recent desecration of the Holy Qur’an, the second such incident in less than a month.

Desecration of Quran, an injustice to freedom, religion, humanity and peace

Seyyed Hassan Khomeini, the grandson of the late founder of the Islamic Republic has strongly denounced the recent incident of burning and desecration of Holy Scripture of Muslims in a European country.

OIC plans emergency meeting over Qur'an desecration in Sweden